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San Marcos proclaims Fire Prevention Month and spotlights lithium-ion battery safety
Summary
Mayor Jane Houston proclaimed October 2025 as Fire Prevention Month, and fire-department representatives highlighted outreach to schools and community education on lithium-ion-battery safety following historically significant fires referenced in the proclamation.
Mayor Jane Houston proclaimed October 2025 as Fire Prevention Month, citing major historical fires as context for public education on fire safety.
A fire-department representative thanked the mayor and council and said the department and affiliated organizations will conduct outreach throughout October, including school visits and public messaging about this year’s theme: lithium-ion-battery safety in the home. The speaker referenced a local survivor, Zach Sutterfield, as an example of the human impact that motivates outreach.
The mayor and staff thanked firefighters and emphasized life-saving education such as “stop, drop and roll” during school outreach. No formal policy changes or funding votes were recorded in connection with the proclamation.
